Video Magnifying Devices

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires a Contractor to supply, package, and deliver:
(a)	Desktop Video Magnifiers;
(b)	Desktop Video Magnifiers (with split screen);
(c)	Portable Video Magnifiers; and 
(d)	Handheld Video Magnifiers
in accordance with Annex A: Statement of Requirement.
Bidders may submit a proposal for one (1) or more of the equipment categories listed below:

Equipment Category 1:	Desktop Video Magnifier, listed in section 3.2 of Annex A: Statement of Requirement

Equipment Category 2: 	Desktop Video Magnifier (with split screen), listed in section 3.3 of Annex A: Statement of Requirement.

Equipment Category 3:	Portable Video Magnifier, listed in section 3.4 of Annex A: Statement of Requirement.

Equipment Category 4:	Handheld Video Magnifier, listed in section 3.5 of Annex A: Statement of Requirement.

The CRA intends to enter into a three (3) year contract with two (2) one-year options with one (1) or more Contractors.

ARIBA SUPPLIER NETWORK (ASN) MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT 
The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) e-commerce solution for ordering, receiving and reconciling goods and services is an Ariba tool which has been branded internally as “Synergy”.  Synergy may be used in this requirement in order to expedite the ordering process under any resulting contract.
The highest-ranked bidder(s) must become a member of the ASN prior to Contract award, and maintain membership in the ASN throughout the period of any resulting Contract.  All costs associated with this membership shall be borne by the Bidder.

APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS

The following trade agreements apply to this procurement:

North American Free Trade Agreement 
Agreement on Internal Trade 
Canada Columbia Free Trade Agreement 
Canada Peru Free Trade Agreement 
Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement 
Canada Panama Free Trade Agreement 
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement 

CONTRACTOR SELECTION METHODOLOGY

The evaluation of proposals will be performed in seven (7) steps as follows:

Step 1 – Evaluation against Mandatory Criteria
Step 2 – Evaluation of Financial Proposals
Step 3 – Proof of Proposal Test
Step 4 – Proof of Synergy Compliance Testing
Step 5 – Selection 
Step 6 – Conditions Precedent to Contract Award
Step 7 – Contract Award

CONTRACTING OFFICER

All enquiries regarding this Request for Proposal must be directed in WRITING (see email address below) to:

Christina Eryuzlu
Canada Revenue Agency
Administration Directorate
Contracting Division
250 Albert Street, 8th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0L5

Tel. Number: (613) 995-4811
Fax Number: (613) 957-6655
Email Address:  Christina.Eryuzlu@cra-arc.gc.ca

Proposal documents and supporting information may be submitted in either English or French.

Bids must be received on or before June 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm EDT.

The CRA reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Canada Revenue Agency
Bid Receiving Unit
Ottawa Technology Centre
Receiving Dock
875 Heron Road
Room D-95
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1A2